MAY 2011 - Association of Marina Industries

Clean Marina &Environmental NewsDana Point Harbor ReceivesOutstanding Gradesfrom the California Clean Marina ProgramIn an unprecedented action, Dana Point Harbor received aclean sweep of Clean Marina Certifications when the CaliforniaClean Marinas Program approved two Dana Point Harborfacilities, and recertified two others on the same day.The addition of the OC Sailing & Events Center and DanaPoint Yacht Club to the list of Clean Marina-certified facilitiesjoins Dana Point Harbor’s already certified East BasinMarina, West Basin Marina and Embarcadero Marina.Dana Point Harbor now has five facilities that are CleanMarina-certified and compliant. This accomplishment underscoresthe commitment of OC Dana Point Harbor Departmentto water quality, environmental stewardship andstrong leadership.We Are All Feeling the Effectsof a Suffering EconomyAs gas prices continue toincrease the profit marginsat the fuel dock are less. As acountry, marina fuel usage is down 40% from what ithas been in year’s past.The Good News?Transaction Solutions can help you INCREASE YOURPROFIT MARGIN through Guaranteed Savings onyour monthly credit card processing fees!Fax a recent month’s processing statement in todayand a Transaction Solutions/AMI Representative willprovide you with a detailed comparative analysis.For more details contact us at 850-934-3030 or viaemail at ami@tspay.comGuaranteed Savings, Guaranteed ResultsVisit us Online at www.TSPay.com“This is one more step towards having every aspect of DanaPoint Harbor operate utilizing best management practicesin conjunction with the Clean Marina Program.OC Dana Point Harbor continues to display in our actionsour commitment to our environment by operating all areasof our department in a clean and green fashion,” statedBrad Gross, Director, OC Dana Point Harbor.Six Cape Cod Towns, plus the NationalSeashore Seek to Protect Coastal Waterfrom Boat PollutionEPA is considering a proposal to designate the coastal watersof six towns and the Cape Cod National Seashore asa “No Discharge Area.” If approved, discharges of treatedand untreated boat sewage would be prohibited within thetown boundaries of Chatham, Orleans, Eastham, Wellfleet,Truro and Provincetown. The area also part of the CapeCod National Seashore.On behalf of the Commonwealth, the Massachusetts CoastalZone Management (MA CZM) has petitioned EPA toapprove the No Discharge designation, with the town’s andthe Cape Cod National Seashore office’s concurrence. EPAhas in turn published the request in the Federal Registerand will accept public comments on the proposal for 30days, ending May 29, 2011.“Protecting coastal water quality and our local environmentis a wise step to protect the foundation of vibrant localeconomies and healthy communities,” said Curt Spalding,regional administrator of EPA’s New England office. “Especiallyin areas that enjoy robust tourism and a productiveshellfishery, EPA applauds these Cape Cod communitiesand the National Seashore for taking this important step toprotect the environment.”Before EPA will endorse a No Discharge Area designationfor any area, the applicant must demonstrate that there areenough “pumpout” facilities where boaters can get theirsewage holding tanks pumped out. This particular area hasan estimated 519 boats, of which 91 may have a head or12Clean Marina & Environmental News on Page 13